PJ Presides Over Rukungiri Court Open Day
Hon. Justice Dr Yorokamu Bamwine speaking at open day at the Rukungiri Court
RUKUNGIRI: The Principal Judge, Hon. Justice Dr Yorokamu Bamwine, on Thursday July 18, 2019 presided over the Rukungiri Chief Magistrate's Court Open Day.
The Resident Kabale Judge, Hon. Justice Moses Kawumi Kazibwe, Kabale High Court Assistant Registrar and the Rukungiri Chief Magistrate, HW Moses Kule Lubangula, welcomed the Principal Judge in what he termed as a historic visit to the magisterial area.
The Court Open Day, which was attended by representatives of different Justice, Law and Order Sector institutions as well as the district civic and religious leadership, was held under the theme; "Access to Justice is a Pre-requisite to Development."
In his keynote address, the Principal Judge, urged court users to avoid the habit of seeking short cuts to justice.
"At times you tempt hungry lions with meat, the hungry with food. It is a crime to give or receive a bribe."
He also called for vigilance among court users. "Please note that some bad elements sit at court to steal from those who want to cut corners."
He commended the Rukungiri court leadership for giving court users a platform through the Court Open Day to share concerns and work out solutions together.
He also cautioned staff in JLOS institutions to remain professional in the discharge of their mandate. "To you in the JLOS Family, people run to us with challenges. We should never make their situations worse."
Posted 19th, July 2019
